You are a lead epidemiologist in a public health organisation. At a meeting with key stakeholders, members reported suspected high levels of diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS and coronary heart disease as major health issues affecting people in the community. You have been given the responsibility to investigate one of the health issues further and propose intervention(s) to support the community address your chosen issue.
In an essay of 3000 words, critically analyse and evaluate ways in which
epidemiologic methods (including epidemiologic study designs and investigations) would be used to: assess the levels of the chosen health issue; identify potentially effective interventions; and support the planning and effective implementation of a public health initiative.